Secondary infertility, this little-known phenomenon that affects more than one in ten women

2023-09-07 15:42:40

Finding it difficult to have a second child is the reality for many couples. The phenomenon is even quite widespread.

@Pexels

After a first child, some parents thought they were relieved of the risk of infertility. However, many couples experience a blockage when it comes to conceiving the second. 14% of women under 50 are affected by this phenomenon. 6% of them will no longer manage to carry their second child. This is called secondary infertility. This is revealed by the Centers for disease control and prevention focused on disease detection in the USA.

There are many explanatory factors

To be affected by secondary infertility, you must have taken the steps to get pregnant for at least a year if you are under 35, or for more than 6 months for women over 35. There can be many triggers. But in the columns of HuffPost, Rachael Jones, specialist in the question explains: “One of the most important causes is age-related decline. If the couple had their first child later in their thirties and therefore start their second child even later, then for the egg-producing individual there is usually an age-related decline in quality and the quantity of remaining eggs and, consequently, a higher propensity for miscarriage due to genetically abnormal embryos.“

Cesarean delivery also increases the risk of experiencing this secondary infertility. Blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis, damaged uterine lining, weight gain, ovulation problems and autoimmune problems can also be the cause, specifies the American media.

The kindness of loved ones is essential

In many cases, these late difficulties are not irreversible. “Secondary infertility can be a frustrating experience, but the good news is that many people are successful after evaluation and treatment,” says Dr. Priyanka Ghosh of the Columbia University Fertility Center.

Still, before detecting the solution, the period can be complicated for parents. Some question themselves, know the frustration, look for the fault in the spouse… While it is very often a natural phenomenon beyond the will of each other. On the other hand, the environment plays an essential role. Benevolence is certainly the first remedy to which parents aspire. Thoughts like “So when’s the next one?” or even “When will a little brother?” can be hurtful and devastating to people experiencing difficulties.

1694106336
#Secondary #infertility #littleknown #phenomenon #affects #ten #women